Private Games

By: James Patterson, Mark Sullivan

Narrated by: Paul Panting

From the world’s #1 bestselling author, the renowned investigation firm, Private, is in charge of security for the Olympic Games—but when a killer strikes hours before the event, they must stop him in his tracks.

Private, the world's most renowned investigation firm, has been commissioned to provide security for the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Its agents are the smartest, fastest, and most technologically advanced in the world, and 400 of them have been transferred to London to protect more than 10,000 competitors who represent more than 200 countries.

The opening ceremony is hours away when Private investigator and single father of twins, Peter Knight, is called to the scene of a ruthless murder. A high-ranking member of the games' organizing committee has been killed. It's clear to Peter that this wasn't a crime of passion, but one of precise calculation and execution.

Newspaper reporter Karen Pope receives a letter from a man claiming responsibility for the murders. He promises to restore the Olympics to their ancient glory and to destroy all those who have corrupted the games with lies, corruption, and greed. Immediately, Karen hires Private to examine the letter, and she and Peter uncover a criminal genius who won't stop until he's completely destroyed the modern games.

“America's #1 storyteller” delivers an exhilarating, action-packed thriller that brings the splendor and emotion of the Olympics to a wildly powerful climax (Forbes).

Critic reviews

Acclaim for Private

"Private will grab you from page one and force you to sit there until you turn the very last page. A great start to new a series from the master of fast-paced thrill rides."—lorisreadingcorner.com

"Slick and suspenseful."—BookLoons.com

"PRIVATE mixes action, mystery and personal drama...Patterson and Paetro may well be on their way to rivaling--and possibly surpassing--the popularity of their Women's Murder Club series."—BookReporter.com

lack luster-not one of the best

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

I love the private series. The whole British accent ruined the characters I had envisioned in my mind. The story was weak and lack luster. Usuallly Patterson has you in suspense. I was just plain bored. I have read every Patterson book--this was the first to disappoint. I didn't like hearing the owner of Private--Jack speak in a British accent.

Would you be willing to try another book from James Patterson and Mark Sullivan ? Why or why not?

Absolutely! I love all the characters and stories Patterson writes. As for Sullivan, if he wrote the prior 2 privates then yes. If not, then probably not

How could the performance have been better?

The reader lacked the suspense that past readers of Patterson books has had. It was very boring. It was one dimensional. The narrator never changed his voice for different characters or his inflection. I never really felt like it was a suspense, mystery or thriller.

Was Private Games worth the listening time?

I didn't turn it off so I guess so.

Entertaining

Well written and full of excitement. A fast paced race to the Olympic sized finish.

Save the Games

This book takes a different turn, this story takes place in London around the 2012 Olympic Games, and Jack is not the main character Peter one of Private’s other employees is the main character. There are various parts of the story that are being narrated by the killer which is neat, it gives you a different view of the story and the crimes that are being committed. A criminal who calls himself Cronus is threatening to restore the Olympic Games to their original meaning and to murder all those who have corrupted the Games with lies, cheating, and greed.

Great Story

There's never a bad Patterson story. Love the Private series. Great action tossed in with an actual event...excellent!!!

A real Page turner

This was a little of a twist on the Private series, but a good story, that had me sitting on the edge of my seat. I am only sorry that we won't continue to hear about Inspector Knight, a character I grew to love.